GA Pre-Professional - Julia N. Visor Academic Center: University College-Academic Enhancement Job Normal area,Illinois USA,Education /

Position: GA Pre-Professional - Julia N. Visor Academic Center: University College-Academic Enhancement -[...]

Overview

Title: GA Pre-Professional - Julia N. Visor Academic Center:
University College-Academic Enhancement - Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Julia N Visor Academic Center
Campus

Location:

Normal, IL

Graduate Assistants in the Julia N. Visor Academic Center, part of Academic Enhancement under University College, play a vital role in supporting students' academic success. The center offers services to aid students' academic journeys, through
1) Academic Support Communities,
2) Academic Support Services, and
3) Curriculum Services. Visor Center Graduate Assistants work in one of those three areas.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and programming of first-year and transition courses in University College.

Assist with the supervision, evaluation, and training of tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders.

Assist in serving as a liaison for students in academic support communities such as Hope Chicago, One Goal, Phoenix Pact, and Bottom Line.

Utilize best practices in teaching and learning to assist students in their academic journey.

Other duties as assigned or discussed with supervisor.

Compensation and Benefits

Graduate Assistants in University College/Julia N. Visor Academic Center will receive a full tuition waiver and a $1,510 per month stipend.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,510/month

Required Qualifications

Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook, which can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Must be a degree-seeking graduate student at Illinois State University in one of the following areas:
College Student Personnel Administration;
Communication;
English; FCS - Human Development and Family Science;
Public Health;
Technology;
Psychology;
Reading;
Social Work;
Sociology;
Speech Language Pathology;
Teaching and Learning

All ISU requirements for Graduate Assistant must be met, including full time enrollment (9 credit hours) in a masters or doctoral program.

Interest in promoting achievement for students.

Interest in working with diverse student populations.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

General computer knowledge and competence, specifically experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Hours

20 hours per week positions available with evening and weekend hours required

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Notes for Applicants

Please Note
:
These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants
:
Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook.

Note:

If you have not yet been assigned a University , but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University , simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., ).

You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session.

Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws.

Contact Information for Applicants

Colleen Ayars, crayars

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at .

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